Richard Priday
Richard is a writer based in London, covering news, reviews, how-tos and buying guides for mobile devices like smartphones, tablets and laptops, as well as other topics like gaming and audio.
He has an impractically large collection of devices, gathered over his five years in tech journalism. Using this broad stock of gadgets, he can compare and contrast a new product's features with similar devices', and figure out if something's a new class leader, or if a different gadget can do what it does better.
While he enjoys writing about the latest iPhones and Samsung Galaxys, he's also an advocate of buying cheaper, refurbished and second-hand devices. He hopes that he can help gadget buyers to cut through the hype around new products, and upgrade to something that suits their needs and budget every time, whether it's brand new or pre-owned.
Richard has an M.A. in Magazine Journalism from the University of Sheffield's world-renowned Department of Journalism Studies, and has also written for WIRED U.K., The Register and Creative Bloq. Aside from mobile devices, he also has a great appreciation for specialty coffee, and is never seen in the office without his Aeropress close at hand.
Latest articles by Richard Priday
Sony Xperia 1 VI isn't coming to the U.S. — and that's terrible news
By Richard Priday published
It's sad to see Sony withhold its latest flagship phone, the Xperia 1 VI, from a country that's already limited on Android flagship choice.
Update your iPhone now — Apple just fixed this potentially embarrassing Photos bug
By Richard Priday published
iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5 just got an update to stop the Photos bug that has reportedly brought back previously deleted photos — even those on a wiped device.
Google Pixel 9 color leak reveals some old favorites and two fresh options
By Richard Priday published
Alleged wallpapers for the Google Pixel 9 may also show us what the color options are for the four different models in the series.
I took over 200 photos with the Google Pixel 8a vs Pixel 7a — here's the winner
By Richard Priday published
After a whole lot of snapping, we can show you the difference that a year's made at Google by showing the Pixel 8a and Pixel 7a's photos side-by-side.
iPhone 16 Pro Max could use a denser battery with a stainless steel case — here’s why that’s good news
By Richard Priday published
A higher-density battery and a new case material could make the iPhone 16 Pro Max's battery the best of all iPhone 16s.
Samsung Galaxy S25 chipset could be way more efficient — but there's a catch
By Richard Priday published
The Galaxy S25 series could offer greater power efficiency for some markets thanks to Samsung's work on upgrading its Exynos line of chips.
Google I/O 2024 announcements — all the big Gemini AI and Android 15 news
By Philip Michaels published
Get all the latest news from Google I/O as Google holds its annual developers conference, where the focus figures to be on artificial intelligence and Android among other Google products.
iPad Pro and iPad Air 2024 have a hidden upgrade iPad users have needed for years
By Richard Priday published
You can finally check your iPad’s battery status if you own the latest iPad Pro or iPad Air, just like you can on iPhones.
Sony Xperia 1 VI announced — here’s what it can do that the Galaxy S24 Ultra and Pixel 8 Pro can’t
By Richard Priday published
Sony's new flagship and budget smartphones are trying to take on Samsung and Google by taking a few ideas from them.
Forget iPhone 16 Pro — Samsung Galaxy S25 could fight back with an overclocked chip
By Richard Priday published
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset expected to appear in next year's best Android phones has been tipped to get a pre-release clock speed increase to better challenge rival Apple chips.
Google Chrome could get a Circle to Search-style upgrade — here's what it might look like
By Richard Priday published
Google's Circle to Search could be headed to Chrome next as a Lens shortcut that lets you select and search on-screen elements.
Google Pixel 8a will get another Pixel 8 flagship feature after launch
By Richard Priday published
The Pixel 8 series' AI wallpaper generation feature could be coming to the Pixel 8a, according to a description of an upcoming update from Verizon.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 model could get a welcome design change — but it may not go far enough
By Richard Priday published
Samsung may widen the outer display of the Galaxy Z Fold 6, but it could still be narrow and awkward to use.
OnePlus 13 could take on Samsung and Apple with a new display — here's how
By Richard Priday published
OnePlus' next flagship phone may or may not alter its basic design, but could feature a quad-curved display and a next-gen chipset.
Apple just filed a crucial patent for the iPhone Flip — what we know
By Richard Priday published
A new Apple patent for a hinge shows that research is still ongoing into future folding iPhones and iPads.
Honor Magic6 RSR is a £1,600 Porsche Design phone — and I got to test it
By Richard Priday published
The £1,600 Honor Magic6 RSR makes a few interesting changes compared to the Magic6 Pro it's based on, making it more than just an extra-expensive reskin.
iOS 18 could bring three big upgrades to Safari on iPhone
By Richard Priday published
AI summarizing, the ability to delete parts of a webpage, and a new menu system could be coming to Safari in the next version of iOS.
All four iPhone 16 models pictured in new leak — including bigger Pro screen sizes
By Richard Priday last updated
An image of all four expected iPhone 16 models has appeared on X, giving us the clearest indication yet of how the different new iPhones will compare.
Circle to Search on Galaxy S24 and Pixel 8 gets way better when you use it like this
By Richard Priday published
Combining Circle to Search with your Galaxy S24 or Pixel 8's camera allows you to quickly make a search about anything in front of you, no actual photos required. Here's how it works.
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked date just leaked — here's when we could see Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Ring, and more
By Richard Priday published
The Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Ring and more could finally be revealed in early July at an event in Paris.
Google Maps on iPhone may finally get this useful navigation feature
By Richard Priday last updated
The long-awaited introduction of Google Maps' Live Activities-compatible directions seems to be rolling out sporadically to iPhones.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 performance may be no different from last year's model — here's why [Updated]
By Richard Priday last updated
Samsung could deny the Galaxy Z Flip 6 a new chipset based on a baffling new benchmark result that shows what's likely the new foldable running on last year's tech.
Nubia Flip 5G review: A Galaxy Z Flip-like experience for half the price
By Richard Priday published
A cheap phone that folds, rather than a foldable phone that's cheap
Google Pixel 8a price hike rumored — but it may not be as bad as it seems
By Richard Priday published
The Google Pixel 8a leaks again, popping up in an Instagram Story and on an advert with some eyebrow-raisingly expensive pricing.
iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro dummies leak — and their cases reveal two big changes
By Richard Priday published
New iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro dummy image shows how iPhone cases are going to have to adapt to the new shape of the standard model's cameras, and Apple's new Capture button feature.
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